Rural smallholder farmers, who exercise rain fed agriculture for their livelihoods, make up the largest proportion in Ethiopia. This article examined the awareness and perception of rural smallholder farmers about climate change in Adama district, central rift valley region of Ethiopia. Primary data were collected from 351 sample smallholder farmers through questionnaires. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were also employed. The result revealed that though the majority of smallholder farmers reported that they were aware of climate change, it has been found out that they have limited knowledge about climate change impacts and threats posed to various climate sensitive sectors, for example, agriculture, water, energy etc. The result also indicated that majorities of the respondents perceived that climate is changing. Smallholder farmers of rural areas should get relevant and up-to-date climate change information services. It has also been recommended that national meteorological agency and agricultural office of the district should reach the mass and provide training for the rural farming communities.

在埃塞俄比亚，以雨养农业为生的农村小农户构成最大的比例。本文考察了埃塞俄比亚中部裂谷地区阿达玛地区农村小农对气候变化的认识和看法。通过问卷调查从351名样本小农中收集了主要数据。还进行了焦点小组讨论和关键知情人访谈。结果表明，尽管大多数小农户报告说他们了解气候变化，但发现他们对气候变化的影响和对各种气候敏感部门（如农业，水，能源等）的威胁知之甚少结果还表明，大多数受访者认为气候正在变化。农村地区的小农户应该获得相关的最新气候变化信息服务。还建议该地区的国家气象局和农业办公室应向群众传播并为农村农业社区提供培训。